Behind the Art: July Mixed Media kit project

first off.. to all you wonderful people.. thank you for the kind words of support and encouragement you left on tuesdays blog post! and the private emails that came in as well. I am VERy blessed to call you all friends. THANK YOU.. truly from my heart.

 

this month's mixed media kit.. (for those of you that subscribe to it.. or purchase it out of our store HERE)...

probably got it and were like.. what the HECK are we going to create with this? Lol..

well i recently as of late.. have become a HUGe fan of Pinterest.. and could spend hours (okay do spend hours) on there just getting ideas upon ideas that I want to do with my kids, for myself, for my art studio.. new fun things to try.. you name it. Speaking of which.. I am writing about all of that in another blog post for next week.

BUT one thing I saw.. was this awesome post from A beautiful Mess's.. taking wood or canvas using letter stickers as masks for creating a word saying canvas. I ALSO was reading on my dear friends blog the other day.. Alisa Burke and came across THIS post about using scribble dimensional paint and then painting over it and making it look as though it has this beautiful embossed old world look to it. Here is a picture of what she did..

 

 

 

She is ONE creative soul that girl..

So I thought how fun it would be to take BOTH ideas and create a monthly kit for it and do both of those techniques.. mixed with a little artsy messy stuff and doodling.. and this is what I came up with..

 

 

 

It's a little different than what we usually make.. but seriously fun and I did learn a few tips on the way.. so make sure to watch the video!! I almost want to make another one and this time do alot more with the puffy paint.. More like what Alisa did.. oh so cute.. so you might see another one later with even more! there are so many letter stickers left over and border stickers.. you make lots and lots of these for yourself or friends and family! SUper fun!

Anyhow.. have a WONDERFUL weekend.. and see you back here monday when I officially announce and start sign ups for my next three classes!!! wahoo! can't wait! see you then!

happy thursday!
 

 

 

Comments

[vicki boutin]

Awesome, Christy!!!!

[Dija]

perfectionnn..

[Retta]

Have to tell ya...you're creativity is awesome. You are my current obsession...not a crazy, stalking, obsession....but an obsession just the same...lol

[Annie Green]

Love this! I'm so happy I ordered the mixed media kits from scarletlime! I love them!!

[Julie]

Oh Christy this is gorgeous. I am inching closer and closer to being brave enough to try this myself. :)

[Etta Thomas]

Very NICE!

[Nancy]

Oh yeah!! Can't wait to do this!

[natou]

It's wonderfull and it's a great inspiration!! I will do it as soon as I can!!!

[Jessica]

Just opened my package and am excited to get to work. I love how when you started your video, you said that the piece was going to be primarily black and white, but of course it didn't! The process by which the piece transforms into what it's supposed to be -- I.e., the artwork moves you and not the other way around- is such an important lesson. Thank you for the great video and inspiration.

[Sharon Osborn]

Hi there Christy-girl! My husband and I are on the Washington Coast having a wonderful little get-away. I LOVE this kit, and watching the video actually makes me want to get back home and get my hands messy ;)

I am really happy with where you art is taking you, and therefore: taking me! You have found your soul within your painting my friend...true art...precious art...can't wait for each month's kit!

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

[Hadiyah]

Wonderful canvas..
luv the canvas
and the usage of the stencils and stickers.
Brilliant!

Love
Hadiyah
"H"

[Laura b]

To be honest. I wasn't in love with this canvas at first. It kinda looked like a hot, crazy mess. But it grew on me as I watched the video. I loved all the texture when you showed the close ups. Thanks for sharing and making me think about what I like and don't like. Such an inspiration!

[McKenna]

ok,I do this all the time,and vinyl letters work better than paper,because paper absorbs the paint and tears. i use modge podge undeneath and the vinyl letters come right off and are reuseable. also i use the shiny modge podge and the contrast makes the letters really pop. Great video!

[Coral]

I've seen an idea like this on Pinterest but haven't been brave enough to try it yet.

Seeing the finished piece in close up is wonderful - like I can almost touch it and I love the tips you give in the videos like using a "pouncing" brush vs a flat brush for the rest. It is fun to watch you learn as you try things on video - we get to learn along with you. I don't think I would be brave enough to do that :)

[Gayle215]

Amazing. I am going to try this with a tiny canvas first. I'm not brave like you.

[Debra]

LOVE IT!!!!!

SMILES,
DEBRA

[Debra]

What I adore about you Christy.....is that you are okay with making mistakes and showing us....just wait it will be beautiful!!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` Wonderful!

[chasity]

your sweet videos and creative art always makes me smile!!! thank you for your beautiful inspiration.

[Carmen Lucero]

Got my kit when I was on vacation and didn't look through it until I saw your video. I received the fluffy paint, but the smaller tip is missing from the package. Will you please replace it so I can use it on other things.

Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

Hugs,

Carmen L

[Wendy aka Roo]

This is awesome Christy! I watch your videos over & over, it's like I can't get enough, what you create is so much fun! I am one your newest, biggest fans! Can't wait to start my first canvas!
Puppy Hugs,
Wendy

[Jessica Shelton]

Christy, this was amazing. I love the sticker letter idea and surely want to try the many fabulous techniques you shared. Keep on creating and inspiring!
:O)
Jessica S

[Judy]

Just got my kit and excited to try it. How did you use the stencil lettering guide?

[Suzy]

I got here by chance and I'm glad I did. I need to add more art into my life. Thanks for making it look so easy

[angela]

love it and you do not mind getting messy!!!

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